FUJIFILM Manufacturing Europe B.V.

FUJIFILM Manufacturing Europe B.V. est l’un des plus grands sites de production du Groupe Fujifilm, hors Japon. La société a été créée en 1982, et compte un effectif d’environ 900 personnes réparties sur 63 hectares. Le site de Fujifilm Tilburg ne produit pas seulement des membranes, il produit aussi du papier photographique et des plaques pour l’impression offset. Le site de Tilburg accueille également un laboratoire de Recherche pour le Groupe.
Fujifilm met constamment au point des solutions et produits en accord avec sa politique de développement durables. Le site de production de Tilburg, par exemple, dispose de cinq turbines éoliennes et d’un dispositif de postcombustion pour les déchets de gaz. La construction d’un site de traitement des eaux usées est planifiée pour l’année prochaine, conjointement avec les entreprises voisines.
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Pour toute information complémentaire, contacter Rosemarie Vrolijk, Fujifilm Tilburg, (+31) 013 579 4153 ou via rosemarie_vrolijk@fujifilm.eu.]]>Produits industriels EntrepriseWed, 26 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0100Fujifilm launches UV light amount distribution measurement film "UVSCALE"https://www.fujifilm.eu//nc/fr/presse/article/fujifilm-launches-uv-light-amount-distribution-measurement-film-uvscale
- Visualizes light amount distribution of UV lights using color density of the film
- Available for use in production process using UV lights such as attachment of touch panels and sterilization of food package materials* UV light amount distribution measurement film that visualizes light amount distribution of a broad range of UV lights of 4-6,000mJ/cm2 *2 using color optical density of the film. The new UVSCALE will be available from October 10.
UV lights are used on various occasions in production scenes such as curing process of optical resin for attaching the touch panel onto the LCD panel and sterilization process of food package materials. The illuminometer is used to measure light amount of UV light, but since the illuminometer can only measure the amount of UV light of single points, it was difficult to measure the amount of UV light of the entire irradiated surface to see if UV light evenly irradiated the subject.
The new UVSCALE is a UV light amount distribution measurement film that visualizes light amount distribution of a broad range of UV lights of 4-6,000mJ/cm2, developed using Fujifilm's accumulation of microcapsule technology*3 and color-control technology*4.
The UVSCALE, in which color optical density changes according to the accumulated amount of UV light, enables to visually examine if the entire surface of the subject is equally irradiated with UV light.
Compared to the illuminometer which measures single points, the UVSCALE drastically shortens inspection time, thereby improving work efficiency. In addition, the flexible, thin film can be cut into a desired shape or length and simply be placed on the subject to measure UV light amount distribution. Thus, the amount of UV light on curved areas can now be measured, which was difficult in the past. UV light amount distribution can also be measured when the subject is moving or inspection space is limited.
The UVSCALE can be used not only for attachment process of touch panels and sterilization process of food package materials but also for the process to stiffen UV printing ink and coating agents for preventing reflection and damages and other scenes where UV light is used.
Fujifilm has contributed to pressure and heat control in production process with the release of "PRESCALE", a pressure distribution measurement film that measures the pressure of areas pressed by manufacturing equipment, in 1977 and "THERMOSCALE", a heat distribution measurement film for production process, in 2012. With the lineup of a wide variety of measurement films including "PRESCALE", "THERMOSCALE" and "UVSCALE", Fujifilm will continue responding to measurement needs of various fields.

* As a film that measures UV light amount distribution on a surface using the difference in color optical density. According to Fujifilm as of September 2013.

*4 Control technology that achieves the designated color for the prescribed UV light amount by selecting the optimum photosensitizing agent and coloring agent and appropriately designing compounding ratio.

(1) World's first UV light amount distribution measurement film

It is a UV light amount distribution measurement film that visualizes light amount distribution of a broad range of UV lights of 4-6,000mJ/cm2, developed using Fujifilm's accumulation of microcapsule technology and color-control technology.

Since color optical density changes according to the accumulated amount of UV light, it can be visually examined if UV light is irradiated equally on the entire surface of the subject. Compared to the illuminometer which measures single points, the UVSCALE drastically shortens inspection time, thereby improving work efficiency.

(2) Measurement is possible with 1 film sheet

The flexible, thin film can be cut into a desired shape or length and simply be placed on the subject to measure UV light amount distribution. Thus, the amount of UV light on curved areas can now be measured, which was difficult in the past. UV light amount distribution can also be measured when the subject is moving or inspection space is limited.

(3) Use for various purposes

It can be used not only for attachment process of touch panels and sterilization process of food package materials but also for the process to stiffen UV printing ink and coating agents for preventing reflection and damages and other scenes where UV light is used.

The urgent need for higher resolution digital imaging is driven by the rapid expansion of new materials for critical applications, by more exact monitoring of decay and corrosion for existing materials and infrastructure applications. Demand for this new technology is also driven by the transition to digital imaging from film based NDT techniques, resulting in significantly improved cost of ownership for the more traditional NDT applications fields such as aerospace structures/airfoils, petroleum/chemical/power generation facilities, and automotive parts.

Accompanying this high market demand is the shift toward international welding test specification standards which is resulting in the demand for best available technology across global markets requiring ever increased performance standards for material joining applications and higher material safety levels against corrosion wear degradation.

The new DYNAMIX SYSTEM consists of the IP image scanner ‘DYNAMIX HR2’, the DICONDE*3 compliant image display and measurement software ‘DYNAMIX VU’.*4

The DYNAMIX SYSTEM uses FUJIFILM’s novel ‘IP Direct Read’ function, in which the IP is placed on a specially engineered tray and inserted into DYNAMIX HR2*5 just prior to image reading. This new reader accepts the IP from both a cassette and as a direct feed*6 after displacement in a protective envelope . The direct feed mechanism is especially beneficial for testing non-standard IP sizes. IPs as long as 152cm can be readily accepted using the direct feed functionality. This function is particularly suited when using imaging plates for pipes and other rounded surface components inspection. The accompanying software features an ‘Automatic Pipe Wall Thickness Measurement’ tool*7 which automatically measures the external and internal wall surfaces of pipes to calculate the degree wall thinning*2. This allows for easy and accurate wall thickness measurement regardless of operator skill level.

Fujifilm continues to be the imaging technology leader through the application of enabling and proprietary technologies. The DYNAMIX CR system is a generation ahead of the competing systems and technologies offering our customers superior imaging performance and lowest cost of ownership.

*1 According to Fujifilm’s measurement figures, the system meets the highest class specifications for spatial resolution (DD13+) and signal-to-noise ratio (130 or above) according to the evaluation standards set by Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und –prüfung (BAM), a public evaluation institute for instrumentation and testing technologies under Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. As for density resolution, it clears the industry’s highest level in accordance with the industrial standard ‘ASTM E-746-07’, set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International).
・Spatial resolution: Represents how finely an image is resolved, and indicated by the distance of two identifiable points in space.
・Density resolution: Relates to gradation and represents the ability to reproduce fine shades of grey.
・Signal-to-noise ratio: Indicates the amount of noise against image signals. A larger value represents a better image quality.
*2 Gradual wear and corrosion of pipe’s internal and/or outside walls
*3 Standard specifications for sharing image data among parties involved in non-destructive tests
*4 ‘IP’ and ‘cassette’ are also required for use.
*5 IP must be inserted in a semi-darkroom, as recorded image signals attenuate in visible light.
*6 Commercially available rubber cassette, etc., to be prepared by each customer
*7 Optional
1. Launch date: January 17th 20132. Product name: FCR DYNAMIX SYSYTEMIP image scanning device ‘DYNAMIX HR2’, image display and measurement software ‘DYNAMIX VU’
3. Price： IP image scanning device ‘DYNAMIX HR2’: Open priceImage display and measurement software ‘DYNAMIX VU’: Open price
4. Main features
(1) Highest image quality in all tests
・ The system delivers high definition scanning with half of the previous pitch at 25μm, and incorporates the company’s advanced proprietary image processing technology of 14-bit log processing to achieve premium image quality with the industry’s highest level*1 of ‘spatial resolution’, ‘density resolution’, ‘signal-to-noise ratio’ as well as a wide dynamic range. It performs scanning optimized for the characteristics of testing samples (e.g. material and thickness) and provides highest image quality in a range of tests, making it possible to make precision detection of faults such as minor fractures and air gaps. The ability to obtain clear images free of highlight / shadow clipping or uneven resolution regardless of material thickness, allows users to clearly check the inside of cast materials with a varying degree of wall thickness.
(2) New 'IP Direct Read' function for directly reading IP
・ The system uses the new ‘IP Direct Read’ function, in which IP itself is placed on a dedicated tray and inserted into DYNAMIX HR2 for reading image information. The function reads data not only from IP inserted in a cassette, but also from IP placed in a protective bag for testing pipes and other items with round surfaces, without having to remove it and insert it into the cassette for a substantial enhancement of convenience.

Traditionally it was necessary, in the case of thick pipes, to scan them multiple times and read each of the IPs. However, the DYNAMIX SYSTEM supports the Long IP (152cm in length), thereby reducing the number of IPs involved to streamline testing.
(3) Diverse automatic functions for speedy and high-quality testing i) Automatic Pipe Wall Thickness Measurement function (optional) ・Automatically detects the external and internal wall surfaces of pipes to gauge the degree of their wall thinning ii) One-Click Auto Image Adjustment function ・Advanced users can set a wide range of adjustment parameters including density and contrast in the menu, by setting the parameter all testers can generate the optimum assessment images with a single click. iii) Contrast Normalization function (optional) ・The system can automatically adjust the density and contrast of each of the materials specified by U.S. ASTM (i.e. E2422 [aluminum], E2660 [steel] and E2669 [titanium]). iv) Automatic Image Quality Assessment function (optional) ・The system automatically assesses whether the image quality complies with ISO17636-2 (welding)*8.
*8 Currently being developed
(4) Digital X-ray imaging system's Traceability function, defined by MAI*9 (optional) ・The system follows steps in line with customer's workflow to record the assessment results of image quality testing and fault testing, All the test history, required for audit response, etc., can be easily examined.
*9 Procurement streamlining program led by the U.S. Air Force
(5) Network solution in coordination with other systems ・The system can provide integrated solutions for managing non-destructive testing through coordination with SAP, Oracle and other integrated mission-critical systems that control production / testing planning, components and pipe layout drawings.
5. Main specifications【DYNAMIX HR2】
(1) Compatible imaging plates: UR-1 (35.4x43.0cm、24x30cm、18x24cm、6x40cm、7x152cm)
ST-6 (35.4x43.0cm、24x30cm、18x24cm 15x30cm)
(2) Compatible cassettes : 35.4x43.0cm、24x30cm、18x24cm、15x30cm
(3) Scanning pixel pitch : 25μm, 50μm , 100μm
(4) Dimensions / weight : 600(W) x 800(D) x 550(H)mm / Approx. 58kg
【DYNAMIX VU】
(1) Compatible OS: Microsoft Windows® 7(64bit) *10
(2) System requirements: intel® CoreTM i7 CPU 2.6GHz or higher*11
(3) Recommended monitor: 5M
*10 Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
*11 Intel, Intel logo, Intel Inside, Intel vPro, vPro Inside, Intel Core, Core Inside and Ultrabook are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.]]>Produits industrielsThu, 17 Jan 2013 08:40:00 +0100